| 1984年 |
We entered the market with aluminum products made by YKK AP Japan in 1984. |
| 1986年 |
opened a branch in Atlanta in 1986. |
| 1991-04-24 |
YKK AP America Inc. was incorporated on April 24, 1991. |
| 1992年09月 |
We opened our manufacturing plant in Dublin, GA in September 1992. |
| 1995年 |
In 1995, we launched a team known as the “Project Center,” which was dedicated to supporting medium to large-scale projects. Today, the Project Center takes on larger projects with unique challenges, providing value-added services such as estimating, engineering and project management. |
| 1996年 |
In 1996, we opened the doors to our Cincinnati branch, the sixth of our satellite locations. This continued our commitment to provide strong local service and support our communities. Today, we have ten branches that serve architects and customers from coast-to-coast. In this year, we also expanded the Dublin manufacturing facility by 100,000 square feet. |
| 1997年 |
1n 1997, we were granted a patent on our top-selling ProTek® entrance design for its ability to effectively resist water as part of an integrated framing system; this design was pivotal in ProTek’s® rise as a top impact-resistant solution in the market today. We have continued to innovate, collecting several patents, including features of our StyleView® residential window sash and commercial aluminum ThermaShade® Sunshades. |
| 1998年 |
In 1998, we worked with the City of Dublin, GA to establish the “Sister Cities” relationship and annual student exchange program between Dublin and Osaki Japan, a program that is still active today. This is one of several programs and community initiatives in which we lend our support, including the Dublin FIRST Robotics Competition, local river clean ups, AEC Cares and hometown AIA initiatives. |
| 1999年 |
In 1999, we released the first version of our Ycalc® estimating software. Since then, the tool has progressed into what is known today as Ycalc® X5 powered by Logikal®. YCalc® X5 helps glazing contractors with preliminary structural design, shop drawings, material optimization/take-offs, and fabrication utilities. |
| 2000年 |
In 2000, we were awarded the Region 9 Existing Industry Award by the Georgia Economic Developers Association for “exceptional contributions made to its community and the state.” Over the years, we have received numerous awards for our community initiatives, industry engagement and product innovation. |
| 2001年 |
In 2001, in an effort to expand our footprint within the AEC community, we began attending national trade shows starting with the NGA show (now known as Glassbuild). Today, we attend or sponsor several select events each year, and we are frequently a standout at the AIA Conference. Our booth was awarded Best In Show in 2015. |
| 2002年 |
In 2002, we held the grand opening for our new fabrication plant, located next to the manufacturing plant in Dublin. This expansion allowed us to increase capacity for commercial entrances and expand our portfolio of commercial windows. |
| 2004年 |
In 2004, YKK AP achieved $100 million in sales for the first time. We continue to seek improvement in products and processes in order to keep growing and add value to our employees, customers and and communities. |
| 2005年 |
In 2005, we officially entered the residential market with the first shipment of vinyl windows delivered to Quality Craft, Inc. |
| 2006年 |
2006 saw the groundbreaking ceremony for phase 1 of an $80M expansion of our Dublin plant. This investment opened nearly 200 jobs for the local community. That same year, YKK AP was named one of the industry’s top ten employers by US Glass Magazine. |
| 2007年 |
What started as a project became an official business group in 2007, as we diversified into another market. This year, we also began plans for a vinyl window manufacturing facility in Macon, GA, where the hub of our residential business still remains. |
| 2008年 |
2008 marked the launch of the ThermaShade® Sun Control system, which has since won numerous awards including the IDEA design award in 2009. ThermaShade integrates with our most popular wall systems and offers countless design options. One key selling point of ThermaShade is the ease-of-installation with a hanger bolt and slotted receptor design. |
| 2009年 |
In 2009, we became the first manufacturer in the industry to launch an energy-efficient line of framing systems under the brand name enerGfacade. enerGfacade systems use patented technologies to offer advanced thermal performance that meet evolving building code and green standards. |
| 2010年 |
In 2010, we debuted our thermal performance calculator, myThermalAssistant. This tool enables building professionals to calculate the energy saving performance metrics of YKK AP products with project-specific glass packages using the AAMA 507 standard based on NFRC methods. This launch represented the first time users were able to calculate overall façade U-factors in seconds. |
| 2011年 |
In 2011, we got creative at AIA New Orleans by teaming up with New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (then known as the Zephyrs) starting pitcher Trey Shields to demo the strength of its ProTek® line of impact resistant glazing systems. Shields took his best shot, throwing several pitches at the window system at an estimated 80 mph to illustrate the impact-resistant qualities of our products. |
| 2013年 |
In 2013, at AIA Denver, we debuted the first “I am an Architect” video – a parody about the challenges an architect typically faces in daily life. The fun video starred “architects” Brady and Mosby who have amassed their own fans as the series spawned another six videos. Today the video series has two million views and was the foundation for building an AEC Facebook community of over 64 thousand people. |
| 2014年07月 |
In July 2014, we opened the doors to our first regional manufacturing facility in Coppell, Texas. The 105,000 square foot facility was pivotal in increasing local production capability and allowing for expanded finished goods inventory. The facility now serves as a key supply and distribution center, providing services to the entire south central and western regions. |
| 2015年 |
In 2015, we became the first manufacturer in the fenestration industry to obtain third-party certified environmental product declarations for our entire product portfolio. This meant that we could now offer seven certified categories of architectural products to meet LEED v4 requirements, underscoring our continued commitment to sustainability. |
| 2015年 |
In direct response to feedback collected in our “Voice of the Customer” survey, we launched the direct freight program in 2015 to ensure our customers’ orders are handled with the utmost care. This program which services routes coast-to-coast reduces damage and increases scheduling predictability for our commercial customers. |
| 2016年 |
In 2016, Oliver Stepe, then SVP of Sales, was promoted to President of YKK AP America Inc., ushering in new initiatives and cultural changes while preserving the values of the YKK AP group. Joining YKK AP in 1992, he has grown with the company and experienced many roles along the way. In his first year, Oliver appointed the company’s first minority director and led business expansion to the west coast. |
| 2017年 |
In 2017, we led a challenge for local businesses to help complete Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park in Dublin, GA – marking the place where 15-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his first public speech in 1944. With commitment to diversity at the forefront, our president Oliver Stepe was inspired to make YKK AP one of the few manufacturers to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid company holiday. |
| 2018年 |
In 2018, our first female vice president was appointed. Patrys brought decades of experience to a newly created organizational excellence department responsible for moving our company forward in the areas of employee engagement, talent acquisition and human capital technology. |
| 2019年 |
In 2019, we made the strategic move to acquire high-performance facades solution provider, Erie Architectural Products in effort to grow our offering for prefabricated, pre-assembled products. By bringing Erie AP under the YKK AP umbrella, we made a progressive move to meet a growing market demand for unitized products while helping to enhance Erie AP’s position and reach in the market. |
